Food Safety and Aviation: Which Standards Apply to Every Delivery?
October 26, 2026

Food Safety and Aviation: Which Standards Apply to Every Delivery?

In aviation catering, food safety is not merely a formality: it is an absolute requirement. Every delivery must comply with strict protocols, as the risks associated with food service are heightened by the specific conditions of air travel, the lack of alternative solutions once airborne and extended storage times.

1. Regulatory Standards: An Essential Foundation

Harry Traiteur complies with:

  • HACCP standards

  • European food hygiene regulations, commonly known as the Hygiene Package

  • Aviation catering good-practice guidelines

Every stage is documented, including temperatures, traceability, batch numbers and use-by dates.

2. The Cold Chain: A Major Food Safety Requirement

In aviation, maintaining an uninterrupted cold chain is essential.

This includes:

  • Controlled storage

  • Preparation within a regulated environment

  • Temperature-controlled packaging

  • Delivery in refrigerated vehicles

  • Prompt handover to the ground-handling teams

Even the slightest break in the cold chain can compromise an entire flight operation.

3. Allergen Management: A Critical Issue

Clear labelling, detailed recipes and precise technical data sheets are essential to ensure that passengers with allergies can be served safely.

Our teams follow strict protocols designed to prevent any risk of cross-contamination.

Aviation-Compliant Packaging
— Aviation-Compliant Packaging —

4. Aviation-Compliant Packaging

The equipment and packaging used must meet specific standards relating to:

  • Resistance to variations in pressure

  • Food safety

  • Stability during transport

Packaging therefore plays an essential role in maintaining both the safety and integrity of every order.

5. Successive Checks Until Final Delivery

Before an order is handed over to the ground-handling teams:

  • The order form is checked

  • Temperatures are measured

  • Security seals are inspected

  • A final visual inspection is completed

Every tray delivered reflects our commitment to impeccable food safety.

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